MAP Furniture Bank - What People Are Saying

"If we want to be leaders, we must give our time and talents to groups like MAP."

-- Jim Tressel, OSU Football Coach (2002 Hearts of Gold Gala)

"One client delivered a baby and was staying at the shelter. Children's Services took custody of the child, and my client only had a limited time to find an apartment to insure she would get her baby daughter back.

We were able to go to MAP at the last minute and found furniture for her apartment, including baby items."

- Jenise Chalfant,
Housing Resource Specialist,
Faith Mission

Grateful for the opportunity to receive assistance, Bonnie said she told all of her “friends in need” about the furniture bank.

“I wish more people knew about
MAP,” she explained as she joyfully
revealed two of her acquaintances had received assistance from MAP
after she told them about the organization.

About MAP:

What People
Are Saying

What People Are Saying About
MAP Furniture Bank

Our Clients:
“I just want to take a moment to say thank you for your help in making my house a HOME. The furnishings you provided for me are such a blessing. Thank you each and every one. God Bless you.”

-- Kathleen, Client

“I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to participate in your charity program giving away used furniture. Thanks to all of you I have a beautiful, homey home. Without all of you this would not have been possible.”

-- Cathy, Client

“Thank you very much for the furniture, it’s lovely!”

-- Charlene, Client

"I was on the verge of losing my four little girls…we were blessed with a dining room table & chairs, TV, couch, lamps, but more importantly beds… because of you I have the blessing of waking each morning to my girls and their smiles."

- Anna S.

"Due to prolonged illness, I lost my home, furniture, car, and job of 28 years… Having furniture (again) made me feel like a "normal" person, living like everyone else. That feeling in turn ignited the desire to keep trying until I attain my goals."

- Beverly B.

Client Sponsors and Agencies:

“I came with a friend today for her appointment and everyone was so nice and caring and helpful! We had a great experience and she is so grateful to have had the opportunity to be served by your organization. She’s now closer to having back her ‘home,’ furnished, for herself and her three children. MAP was a big part of that and we thank you… what a wonderful thing you do!! Keep up the GREAT work!!”

-- Angela, Client Sponsor

"The Salvation Army has viewed MAP as a trusted collaborative partner since MAP's inception."

-- Michelle Hannan, MSW, LSW

"MAP allows people to sleep in beds instead of on floors. They allow people to eat from a table while sitting on a chair…they provide a safer and healthier environment for the poor of our community."

-- Ruth Beckman, Director, Joint Organization for Inner-City Needs (JOIN)

"MAP is a lifeline for people striving to be independent."

-- Kelly McCloskey, Case manager